Course - Economic Growth and Development - SØK3523
SØK3523 - Economic Growth and Development
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Written examination | 100/100 | 6 timer |
Course content
Large differences in income across countries has motivated studies of economic growth and development. Different growth paths can be understood as a result of different economic policy, different access to natural resources, or external conditions. The interest has in particular been on political and economic institutions and the degree of openness in trade. The course includes microeconomic and macroeconomic models and covers both theoretical and empirical analyses.
Learning outcome
The students should know the basic economic mechanisms which determine countries economic growth and development.
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures every week. One compulsory term paper. The course is an optional master's course, and is not taught every semester. Check www.ntnu.edu/econ.
Compulsory assignments
- One approved term paper.
Recommended previous knowledge
Compulsory courses in Master of Science in Economics
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Announced at the beginning of the term.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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SØK3502 | 15.0 | ||
SØK8623 | 10.0 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2015
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Social Sciences
- Economics
- Jørn Rattsø
- Ragnar Torvik
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Economics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2014-12-18 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2015-06-03 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"